Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Islanders Prediction, 4/14/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Islanders

Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Location: UBS Arena in Elmont, NY

TV: MSG Sportsnet

The Carolina Hurricanes (52-22-6) are en route to UBS Arena on Tuesday where they will compete against the New York Islanders (43-33-5).

The Carolina Hurricanes were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 4-1 win against the Mammoth in their previous game. The Hurricanes had a solid offensive output in this win. While out there on the ice, they tallied a score on 4 of the 30 shots they attempted. Additionally, they had 3 power play tries and were able to net 1 goal. Carolina amassed 15 mins in the box in this matchup.

At even strength, the Hurricanes have given up 189 goals while scoring 228 when they are on offense. Carolina Hurricanes opponents have tallied 227 power play tries (19th in professional hockey) and have scored 44 goals in those chances. In relation to their scoring capabilities, the Carolina Hurricanes have racked up 287 goals (2nd in the NHL) on the season and have conceded 233. Carolina has taken 2,591 shots and has a shooting percentage of 11.1%. For the season, they have recorded 110 points and their points percentage is .688. The Hurricanes have had 1,908 shots tried against them and hold a save percentage of .878. Carolina has compiled 239 power play chances and they have scored 59 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a percentage of 24.69%.

The player protecting the goal in this game is Frederik Andersen. Andersen has participated in 552 matchups throughout his professional hockey career. He has amassed a mark of 324-149-58 and he has started in 538 games. The opposition has racked up 1,380 goals versus Andersen in his pro career and his goals against average per game is 2.57. Andersen has had 15,856 shots against him and has recorded 14,476 saves. He has a save percentage of .913 in his 27,489 mins played. Throughout his time in hockey, Andersen is sitting with 301 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is at .559.

In their last game, New York faced the Canadiens in an outing where the Islanders ended up losing by a final of 4-1. The Islanders recorded 1 goal of the 31 shots on goal they took. They had 2 power play attempts in this one but weren't able to score a goal.

The Islanders have earned 188 goals at even strength and 40 goals (25th in the league) while on the power play. New York has put up 2,278 shots (11th in the NHL) and has earned a shot percentage of 10.01%, while allowing their opponents 2,249 shots. On the season, the New York Islanders have notched a total of 228 goals, 91 points, and a points percentage of .562. They have allowed 234 goals to be scored by of a combination of 193 goals at even strength and 41 goals while they were shorthanded. They have a total of 240 power play opportunities and they have earned a power play rate of 16.67%. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 80.75% on their oppositions 213 power play opportunities, and their save percentage sits at 89.6%.

Across the ice you will find Ilya Sorokin in net. He is sitting with 8,313 saves out of 9,091 shots taken, giving him a rate of .914. Sorokin has amassed a career record of 154-113-38 and has been in net for 308 games. He has been a starter 302 games and has racked up 13,543 minutes. Sorokin's quality start rate comes in at 63.9% and he has accumulated 193 quality starts in his professional career. His opponents are averaging 2.58 goals per game and he has relinquished 778 goals in total.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take New York

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